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Pittsburgh's Downtown public bathroom initiative is in flux. Some stakeholders want to see the program expanded, but emails obtained by PublicSource show that funding nearly ran out this year and long-term solutions are unclear ([link removed]) .
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** Emails show funding doubts nearly drained Pittsburgh Potty initiative as city leaders explore expansion ([link removed])
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Few dispute the need for public facilities amid the housing crisis. But discussions between the city and private partners revealed difficulties funding the pilot, and the long-term solution is still murky.
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** Fewer closings, regional schools and choices featured in parent-crafted alternative to PPS consolidation plan ([link removed])
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